taking the tortoise?
Mar 26th 2007, 8:21 pm
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taking the tortoise?
Has anyone taken their tortiose to Oz? We've had ours since my dad was 5 and there's no way I want to leave him behind. Any ideas on price?
Mar 26th 2007, 8:32 pm
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Re: taking the tortoise?
ummm is this one of those wind ups ??
sorry if it aint
sorry if it aint
Mar 26th 2007, 8:42 pm
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Re: taking the tortoise?
No seriously, its not a wind up. Dad found him when he was 5 and we've had him ever since. I really want to take him with us - plus he'll love the sunshine
He's called Mr Nibbles lol
He's called Mr Nibbles lol
Mar 26th 2007, 8:55 pm
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Re: taking the tortoise?
That's a fair question, no idea! He kinda looks like a guy though - plus he can be quite agressive - tortoise on a rampage, not a pretty sight
Mar 26th 2007, 8:59 pm
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Re: taking the tortoise?
this may be a bit of a daft reply, but tortoises hibernate, so if you were to pack him up properly you may be able to ship him with all your stuff..
sorry if that sounds daft...
sorry if that sounds daft...
Mar 26th 2007, 9:01 pm
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Re: taking the tortoise?
That's not a bad idea, although I can't find any info on whether they are actually allowed into the country - I wouldn't want to get arrested for tortoise smuggling!
I've mailed one of those pet carrier agencies to ask for a quote - we've also got two jack russells so I think it's gonna be pretty expensive.
I've mailed one of those pet carrier agencies to ask for a quote - we've also got two jack russells so I think it's gonna be pretty expensive.
Mar 26th 2007, 9:19 pm
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Re: taking the tortoise?
?????
http://www.turtlehomes.org/usa/shipping.shtml
just had a quick search and found this....dont know what its like didnt have a good read but may help ??????
http://www.turtlehomes.org/usa/shipping.shtml
just had a quick search and found this....dont know what its like didnt have a good read but may help ??????
Mar 26th 2007, 9:31 pm
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Re: taking the tortoise?
http://www.aqis.gov.au/icon32/asp/ex_querycontent.asp.
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Mar 26th 2007, 9:37 pm
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Re: taking the tortoise?
Well on that note...screw it!!! go for the smuggle of the incredible Mr Nibbles!!
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Mar 26th 2007, 10:53 pm
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Re: taking the tortoise?
I can see the stories of Mr Smuggles ( nibbles) being closely followed - theres a book in here somewhere 
Mar 26th 2007, 11:19 pm
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Re: taking the tortoise?
Hand Luggage ?
( my 9 yr old wanted to take the Guinea Pigs this way)
( my 9 yr old wanted to take the Guinea Pigs this way)
Mar 27th 2007, 8:00 am
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Re: taking the tortoise?
tortoise curry perhaps ??? I hear its very tasty , at least he would be going with you in one way ..... sort of 